Johannes Kert


Johannes Kert is an Estonian politician and former military officer. He served as the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 1996 until 2000. He retired from the military in 2008. Since 2014, Kert has been a member of the Estonian Reform Party.

Effective dates of promotion

Soviet Army

InsigniaRankDate
Lieutenant 1981
Senior Lieutenant 1984
Captain 1988

Estonian Land Forces

InsigniaRankDate
Captain1992
Major21 June 1993
Lieutenant Colonel1 February 1995
Colonel23 January 1996
Major General4 June 1997
Lieutenant General19 June 1998

Awards, decorations, and recognition

Decorations and badges